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In some wine regions it is said ghostly spirits wander through their barrel rooms. When tools mysteriously disappear or cool breezes suddenly blow inside In Napa Valley’s Beaulieu Vineyard, it is attributed to the ghost of Count Agoston Haraszthy – the “father” of the California wine region who met his end in the jaws of […]

Undervalued, misunderstood and neglected? Open a bottle of Riesling. Poor, noble Riesling, arguably the finest white wine in the world, has been overlooked for years. For centuries Riesling reigned supreme, but in recent years this shy wine has been overshadowed by blockbuster Chardonnays. Such a shame. Chardonnay’s often-heavy oak handling and full-blown fruit overpowers delicate […]

When it comes to grenache, nudity doesn’t normally spring to mind. Yet, Grenache makes one of the world’s greatest au naturel wines, Vin Doux Naturel. Generally grenache is known for its role in Southern Rhône blends, such as Chateauneuf-du-Pape, or as a vibrant, buxom raspberry lady from McLaren Vale, but when planted close to the […]

Like a good actor, chenin blanc, is an elusive grape to define. Chenin’s classic theater is France’s Loire Valley where this versatile grape is produced into crisp whites, lively sparklers or honeyed sweet wines. Chenin blanc pairs so impeccably with Cantonese cuisine that it should get top billing on every wine list in town. Two […]

Zinfandel is the Arnold Schwarzenegger of the wine world: full of muscle and striving to be taken seriously. And, like Arnie, Zinfandel is of European heritage, but now a California resident. Because of its ease in shouldering powerhouse alcohol levels, Zinfandel was a popular drink with miners during California’s gold rush. Prolific and good-natured, Zinfandel […]

Despite having been gone for years, the Krispy Krème outlet that once occupied the Chek Lap Kok arrivals hall still haunts my every time I arrive home. But in the wine world, donuts are more than just Homer’s favorite food (and I don’t mean the man responsible for the Odyssey). It seems even wine connoisseurs […]